Indirect questions in Chinese (Simplified) grammar are a common way to express curiosity, ask for information, or clarify something without being direct or impolite. Indirect questions usually start with phrases like “请问” (please ask), “我想知道” (I want to know), or “不知道” (don’t know), followed by a question embedded within a statement. The structure is more complex than direct questions and may require a change in word order or the use of a question particle, such as “吗” (ma) or “呢” (ne), to indicate a question. The following exercises will help you practice using indirect questions in Chinese (Simplified) grammar.

Exercise 1: Indirect Questions with Embedded Statements

Exercise 2: Indirect Questions with Alternative Choices